Expository

By: Miss Adams

Expository

intended to explain or desribe something

With no doubt, we need to read

the prompt so we know what is

being asked. Let’s read some

prompts now and talk about them.

Our class is getting a new pet. Students

may choose a pet for our classroom. What

animal would you choose and why? Explain 3

reasons why this pet would be a good pet for

our classroom.

What will you write about?

It’s your birthday and your parents said they

would buy you a pet. What pet would you

choose? Explain 3 reasons why you would

chose this pet.

What will you write about?

What will you write about?

Summer vacation is coming. You get to

choose the family vacation spot. Where

would you go? Choose 3 reasons why you

would go to this vacation spot.

What will you write about?

District 58 is letting all 5th graders choose

a field trip location. Where should we go on a

field trip? Choose 3 reasons why we should go

on this field trip.

What will you write about?

Holidays are a lot of fun. What is your

favorite holiday? Explain, with 3 reasons, why

this is your favorite holiday.

Presently, we know what each

prompt is asking us to write about.

Make sure you write 3 strong

reasons that you can write the most

about. Let’s look closer at the

Introduction Paragraph.

IntroductionYes! A “grabber” sure gets the attention of

the reader.

Let’s discuss the following

Introduction Paragraphs.

Preview your 3 reasons.

You must have specific words from the prompt.

Introduction

Have you ever been to the Florida Keys?

The sparkling ocean is perfect for snorkeling.

The beaches are relaxing and the sea food is

delicious. You just have to visit the Keys this

summer.

Introduction

Did you know that pets put you in a good

mood? Small pets are easy to take care of.

They aren’t expensive either. So, I want a

hamster for my birthday.

Introduction

Summer is the best season in Michigan.

You can go to the many sandy beaches. The

water events are spectacular and the fests are

full of fun.

Introduction A field trip is a special trip made by

teachers and students to study something first

hand. Going to the Brookfield Zoo is the perfect

outing. You are outside getting fresh air, you

can learn about animals habitats, and you can

find out interesting animal facts that you may

have never known.

Introduction

What a day! Fireworks, independence, and

picnics. Yes, the Forth of July is my favorite

holiday.

In short, the Introduction must

grab the reader and clearly answer

the question being asked. I should

list my reasons in various,

descriptive sentences.

Immediately following are the

Body Paragraphs. These

contain the “meat” of the paper.

You need

3

Body ParagraphsIndent to show every new paragraph.

Each paragraphs topic sentence must focus on 1 reason.

Use a sophisticated transition at the beginning of each paragraph.

What else should the

Body Paragraph

contain? thoughts

Personal event

Feelings

details

Support the topic sentence.

You can start paragraphs with transitions like . .

First of all

To begin with

In addition

Finally

Clearly

Without a doubt, a Conclusion

Paragraph is needed. This brings

your paper to a close.

ConclusionIndent to show it’s a new paragraph.

Give a final thought or opinion. How?Use an EXIT strategy.

Restate your topic.

You can start your Exit Strategy with . . .

A final thought

A question

A comment

And know this . . .

If I list my 3 reasons in my Introduction, I can not list them again in my Conclusion.

Know This!

If I do not list in my Introduction, I should list them in my Conclusion.

Let’s do some more

activities with Expository

Writing now!